Bogor – In order to help drought-affected residents in Bogor Regency who have difficulty getting clean water, the Kapolres Bogor AKBP Rio Anggoro took the initiative to deploy his personnel to help distribute clean water aid.
As on Tuesday, (29/8), for example, Sat Samapta Polres Bogor in collaboration with PDAM Bogor Regency distributed clean water supply for residents in the Rancabungur area.
“This activity will continue to be carried out by the Polres Bogor in collaboration with the PDAM of Bogor Regency during the dry season which has hit various areas,” said AKBP Rio Wahyu Anggoro in his statement to journalists.
On the other hand, the Bogor Regency Government has also held a coordination meeting regarding this drought with the Bogor Police, Kodim 0621, BPBD, Damkar and PMI to form a joint team.
Around 18 clean water tanks are on standby to distribute clean water alternately to areas experiencing drought and difficulties in clean water supply.
“We send 18 tanks of clean water in turn to 98 villages every day. “Even though our hopes are not optimal, at least the community’s needs will be met,” said the Regional Secretary (Sekda) of Bogor Regency, Burhanudin.
It is known that the areas affected by drought according to BPBD data are slowly expanding as the dry season never ends.
On August 11 2023, the areas affected by drought in Bogor Regency reached 30 villages in 12 sub-districts.
However, as of August 27, 2023, it was recorded that it had increased to 85 villages in 26 sub-districts.
The long dry season itself is predicted to continue until the end of September 2023. Bembo
